Andre Gorges
Iraqi-Canadian boxer (born 1985)
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Andre Gorges (born 30 April 1985)[2] is an Iraqi-Canadian former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2014.[1] He is a former North American Boxing Association (NABA) USA welterweight champion.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Gorgeous[1] |
| Born | Andre Gorges 30 April 1985 |
| Weight | Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 15 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 3 |
Boxing career
Amateur career
Gorges had a successful amateur career, winning several tournaments and titles, including three Ringside World Championships and the 2002 Brampton Cup.[4] He also received the Bill White Best Boxer Award five times.[2]
Professional career
Gorges opened his professional career with a 9–1 record before facing rising welterweight contender Lanardo Tyner in an eight-round bout for the vacant NABA USA welterweight title at The Palace of Auburn Hills on 30 October 2010. Gorges earned a split-decision victory, with judges scoring the fight 78–74 and 77–75 in his favor, while one judge awarded it to Tyner, 77–74.[5][2]
Gorges vs. Corley
Gorges next faced former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley in an eight-round non-title bout at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto on 29 March 2011, winning by split decision.[6]
Gorges vs. Mensah
Gorges faced Albert Mensah for the vacant IBF International light welterweight title on 15 July 2011.[7] He lost the bout by majority decision.[8]
Gorges vs. Crawford
Gorges faced future five-division world champion and three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford on 14 April 2012. He was knocked out in the fifth round.[9]
Gorges vs. Avdiev
In what would be the final bout of his career, Gorges faced Tamaz Avdiev on 3 May 2014, winning by fifth-round knockout.[10]
Gorges retired with a professional record of 12–3.[11]
Personal life
Following his professional career, Gorges transitioned into coaching, working with young athletes at Border City Boxing Club in Windsor, Ontario.[12][13]
Professional boxing record
| 15 fights | 12 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Win | 12–3 | Tamaz Avdiev | KO | 5 (6), 3:00 | 3 May 2014 | Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | Loss | 11–3 | Terence Crawford | KO | 5 (6), 0:44 | 14 Apr 2012 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Loss | 11–2 | Albert Mensah | MD | 12 (12) | 15 Jul 2011 | The Club Chicago, Burbank, Illinois, U.S. | For vacant IBF International light welterweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | DeMarcus Corley | SD | 8 (8) | 29 Mar 2011 | Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Lanardo Tyner | SD | 8 (8) | 30 Oct 2010 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | Won vacant NABA USA welterweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Dean Peters Jr. | UD | 5 (5) | 4 Dec 2009 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Abdon Lozano | UD | 6 (6) | 3 Jul 2009 | Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Gabriel Del Real | UD | 4 (4) | 8 May 2009 | Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Matt Ellis | TKO | 3 (4), 2:20 | 1 May 2009 | Majestic Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Guy Packer | UD | 4 (4) | 28 Mar 2009 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Mike Fitzgerald | TKO | 2 (4), 2:36 | 31 Jan 2009 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Joshua Rodriguez | TKO | 1 (4), 2:10 | 14 Nov 2008 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jamal Kahn | KO | 1 (4), 2:09 | 19 Sep 2008 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Eric Rue | TKO | 2 (4), 1:04 | 7 Aug 2008 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Dustin Cooley | TKO | 1 (4), 0:50 | 20 Jun 2008 | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
